How the Coast Guard Is Affected by the Partial Government Shutdown
Understand the impact of the Coast Guard Shutdown on operations and workforce amid the legislative deadlock affecting funding.
Military & Veteran Benefits
This generation of veterans and servicemembers has access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program to the GI Bill, you can save money, enhance your career opportunities, and even change your life. Don’t miss out on any of the military and veteran benefits you have earned.
TRICARE Virtual Urgent Care
Learn how TRICARE Virtual Urgent Care modernizes military healthcare with accessible virtual appointments for Prime members.
VA Proposes Expanded Veteran Dental Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it wants to overhaul its veteran community dental care program and seeks a third-party administrator to manage a nationwide military dental care network. The VA opened a call for proposals in early February 2026, seeking a vendor to recruit and credential licensed dental professionals. The goal is to end coverage gaps for veterans and offer new options to those who need it based on a prioritized tier-based system.
28% of U.S. Troops Go Hungry: Military Family Lifestyle Survey
A military lifestyle survey reports that 28% of U.S. military families experience food insecurity directly attributable to military service, a 16% increase from the previous survey. But does the Department of Defense have what it takes to address this issue? Some believe the signs are not promising unless a serious rethink of junior enlisted pay and benefits happens in the wake of the lifestyle survey.
MOLD Act: Privatized Military Housing Reform
Legislation known as the Military Occupancy Living Defense (MOLD) Act is under consideration in Congress to hold private housing companies financially accountable for hazardous living conditions in military family housing they manage.
2026 TRICARE Dental Costs Increase in March
TRICARE Dental Program monthly premiums increase on March 1, 2026, marking the start of a new coverage year through February 28, 2027.The Defense Health Agency (DHA) updates these rates annually to reflect market costs for TRICARE Dental, a voluntary benefit for qualifying military families and National Guard or Reserve troops. But the updates don’t take effect at the same time as other rate updates on January 1 of each year. Instead, these rates are updated in March of every year.
VA Increases Home Health Care Benefits for Qualifying Disabled Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has increased its benefits cap for in-home and community-based services for veterans with qualifying complex medical conditions. The VA Skilled Home Health Care program provides support for veterans transitioning from a hospital or nursing facility to their private residence. It also provides long-term support for individuals with ongoing medical needs.
TRICARE Ends Pharmacy Costs for TRICARE Remote Enrollees
Starting in March, TRICARE no longer charges prescription fees for TRICARE Prime Remote enrollees. The policy is in effect as of February 28, 2026, affecting approximately 60 thousand TRICARE Prime Remote enrollees in the USA located more than 50 miles away from an in-network clinic.
Veteran Fraud Protection Bill Passes House of Representatives
The House of Representatives passed the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Act (VSAFE) in late January 2026, a bill designed to protect the military community from fraud. The legislation, if signed into law, establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs to supplement the ongoing VSAFE program. Veteran Fraud… Read more »
Gulf War Illness Now Officially Recognized
The Department of Defense has officially acknowledged that veterans of the 1991 Gulf War were likely exposed to chemical nerve agents. This announcement was made following decades of veterans and activists asking the federal government for transparency regarding toxic exposures related to military service. Learn more.